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Ikebana–why it’s not your usual floral arrangement

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RIKKA Shimputai arrangement by Limpe. Moribe says Rikka has nine branches. Shimputai is itsmodern form. ARNOLD ALMACEN

Like most things the Japanese make, the Ikebana style of flower arrangement is minimalist, uncluttered, exquisite and elegant. It is also inextricably linked to nature.

Posted: March 20th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Home and Entertaining,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Why it’s hard to stick to your shopping budget


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Do you often find yourself spending more than you want to when you shop for groceries or that you buy items not on your list?

Posted: March 19th, 2013 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Expect consumer spending to rise–it’s an election year


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That there is so much cash going around in an election year seems to be confirmed by Kantar Worldpanel’s study, “Filipino Households Behavior and 2013 Outlook.”

Posted: March 13th, 2013 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Stores that charge higher for credit-card purchases should be reported


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Director Victorio Mario A. Dimagiba of the Department of Trade and Industries’ Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection did not disappoint.

Posted: February 27th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Headlines | Read More »

San Juan wants motorists to respect pedestrians


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An initiative of San Juan City Councilor Angelo Agcaoili should be adopted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and all local governments for that matter.

Posted: February 6th, 2013 in Columns | Read More »

You can ‘loaf’ during the holidays


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If you are worried about gaining weight this holiday season and have prepared a must-not-have list, you can safely take bread out of your roster.

Posted: December 25th, 2012 in Columns,Editor's Pick,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Making Mother Nature proud with patchwork fashion

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When Phillip Torres says his Retazzo items are one of a kind, believe it. Even if he wanted to, he cannot duplicate any piece he has done.

Posted: December 14th, 2012 in Fashion and Beauty,Featured Gallery,Headlines | Read More »

Diet soda can still make you fat


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The coming Christmas season may mean suspending those diets and weight-loss regimens to enjoy traditional but high-calorie, holiday dishes.

Posted: November 28th, 2012 in Columns,Food | Read More »

Bank clients warned not to fall for fake e-mail warnings


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Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) warns its clients to be vigilant against phishing attacks and other online scams.

Posted: October 31st, 2012 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

Cell-phone use causing pedestrian accidents


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Filipinos, particularly the young, who could not seem to put their mobile phones down no matter what they are doing or where they are, should take this story from the United States as a warning.

Posted: October 9th, 2012 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

My nonexistent bank account is ‘disabled’


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I got two e-mail messages recently with “bad” news. The first message told me my account and card had been “disabled” by Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. because they had “introduced a new RCBC (123 N1) security which requires all Account Holders to update and validate their account (sic).”

Posted: October 2nd, 2012 in Columns,Home and Entertaining | Read More »

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